Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026
Wexford County Council wishes to invite applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
This scheme seeks to assist with the repair and conservation of Protected Structures and Proposed Protected Structures and in certain cases, for the conservation of structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftworkers and tradespeople.
The scheme will be administered by Wexford County Council, with grants of between €2,500.00 and €50,000.00. Applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 20% matching funding.
Completed application forms must be received at Wexford County Council by 4pm on Friday 26th September 2025.
This year’s scheme has also incorporated streams for vernacular buildings and historic shopfronts, which were previously part of the Historic Structures Fund.
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BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2026
Wexford County Council wishes to invite applications under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2026 as operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
This scheme seeks is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures.
The scheme will be administered by Wexford County Council, with grants up to €20,000. Applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 20% matching funding.
Completed application forms must be received at Wexford County Council by 4pm on Friday 26th September 2025.
BHIS 2026 Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works